Which place is cheaper, Sorrento or Lanzarote?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lanzarote or Sorrento, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Spain's Canary Islands, located off the northwestern coast of Africa. Some of its most popular features include the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park, the underground caverns of Cueva de los Verdes, as well as the resort towns of Costa Teguise, Puerto del Carmen, and Playa Blanca.
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Barcelona, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Spain, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLanzarote €192Sorrento €168
The average daily cost (per person) in Lanzarote is €192, while the average daily cost in Sorrento is €168. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lanzarote and Sorrento in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLanzarote €95Sorrento €90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLanzarote €190Sorrento €180
Compare Hotels in Lanzarote and Sorrento
Looking for a hotel in Lanzarote or Sorrento? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sorrento Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lanzarote €40Sorrento €7.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lanzarote
Also for Lanzarote, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aquapark Costa Teguise tickets with Optional Transfer: $33
- From Round-Trip Ferry Transfer to Fuerteventura: $53
- Graciosa Marine Reserve Catamaran Day Trip with Transfers: $94
- La Graciosa at your leisure (bus transfer and return ferry ticket): $48
- Lanzarote Airport Arrival Transfer (Airport to Puerto del Carmen Hotel): $45
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Costa Teguise Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $45
- Lanzarote Airport Departure Transfer (Playa Blanca Hotels to Lanzarote Airport): $64
- Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise with Transfers: $60
- Guided Volcano Hike with Transfers: $49
- Puerto del Carmen & Puerto Calero Boat Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Cruise Port to Arrecife Hotels: $81
- Private Transfer from Arrecife Port to Lanzarote Airport (ACE): $81
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Sorrento to Maiori Private DA Transfer: $299
- TRANSFER to the Airport/Train Station: $299
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Maiori or from Maiori to Sorrento: $286
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Ravello or from Ravello to Sorrento: $286
- Transfer from Sorrento To Naples: $263
- Naples Airport private departure transfer (Nerano Hotels to Naples Airport): $251
- Private Transfer by Car from Sorrento to Naples (Airport, Port, Train Station): $250
- Transfer Naples airport/station to Sorrento with stop in Pompeii: $239
- Private transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $239
- Private Transfer to Sorrento-Napoli Airport or Central Station: $226
- Transfer Naples to Sorrento with stop to visit Pompeii ruins: $221
- Private transfer SORRENTO to NAPLES or reverse with 3 hours stop in Pompeii: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Prices for flights to both Sorrento and Lanzarote change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLanzarote €73Sorrento €66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lanzarote
For Lanzarote, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- MHT Lanzarote - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $53
- MHT - Music Hall Tavern - Comedy Drag Dinner Show: $63
- Timanfaya National Park: Evening Tour with Volcano Dinner: $140
- Timanfaya Evening Experience and Volcano Dinner: $142
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Toss, Bake, Cheers! - Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Wine: $72
- Sorrento Pizza School from Dough Magic to Oven Mastery : $72
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $90
- Sorrento Pizza Making Class with Local Pizzaiolo Hands on 100%: $90
- Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class in Sorrento: $90
- Like a real Chef! Pasta and Pizza with tradional tomato souce!: $94
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $96
- Pizza Making with Sea View: $102
- Authentic Farm Tour with Pizza, Cheese, Wine & Limoncello Tasting: $102
- Dining experience at a local's home in Pozzuoli with cooking demo: $102
- Spritz and Spaghetti Cooking Class: $106
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine in Sorrento: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lanzarote €17Sorrento €33
Tours and Activities in Lanzarote
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lanzarote.
- Puerto del Carmen: Indoor 18 hole Crazy Mini Golf Experience: $11
- Mini Golf Entry Ticket in Puerto del Carmen: $11
- LagOmar Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Jose Saramago House and Library Museum Tickets : $14
- Delicious experience of local sweets with coffee.: $18
- Aquarium Entry Ticket: $19
- Lanzarote:Ferry ticket to Fuerteventura with free wifi: $24
- Janubio Salt Flats Guided Tour: $26
- Private and Guided Tour to the Salinas de Janubio with Tasting: $26
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting: $28
- Sunset vineyard tour with wine and chocolate tasting: $31
- Aqualava Waterpark Entrance Ticket: $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All inclusive Herculaneum Skip the Line Tour From Sorrento: $118
- 2-Hour Private Boat Tour to the Natural Beauties of Capri: $263
- 3 hours Comfortable Capri Private Tour by Boat : $299
- 3 hours Private Capri Boat Tour : $262
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento Coast : $227
- Amalfi Coast Boat Tour from Sorrento with Positano Visit: $184
- Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Sorrento with Light Lunch and Wine: $137
- Amalfi Coast Discovery - Semi Private Tour: $114
- Amalfi Coast Experience: $172
- Amalfi Coast Full-Day Tour from Sorrento: $154
- Amalfi Coast Half-Day Tour from Sorrento: $257
- Amalfi Coast Kayak Tours from Marina del Cantone: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLanzarote €9.29Sorrento €8.72
Sample the Local Flavors in Lanzarote
Also in Lanzarote, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Lovers: Wine Tasting Tour at El Grifo Bodega Lanzarote: $59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $106
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $113
- E-Bike Food and Wine Tour in the Sorrento Peninsula: $130
- Sorrento Food & Wine Tour - 'Taste of Sorrento': $137
- Small Group Capri Wine Tasting Experience with Faraglioni Views: $154
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $155
- Sorrento Wine Tasting e Food Pairing Experience: $161
- Sunset Wine Tasting on Board: $166
- Truffle Hunting and Lunch Wine Tasting Experience at Cortecorbo : $178
- Cook Pasta, Meatballs and Tiramisu + Wine Tasting (4-Course Meal): $255
- From Pompeii guided tour & wine tasting All Inclusive: $286
- Pompeii and Vesuvius with Wine Tasting from Sorrento : $298
When comparing the travel costs between Lanzarote and Sorrento, we can see that Lanzarote is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lanzarote Expensive? and Is Sorrento Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lanzarote or Sorrento?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lanzarote as well as Sorrento. Also, many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lanzarote is generally around the same temperature as Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 24°C (75°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lanzarote this time of the year. In the summer, Lanzarote often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun.
Lanzarote usually gets less rain in July than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLanzarote 24°C (75°F)Sorrento 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Autumn?
Both Sorrento and Lanzarote are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the autumn for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Lanzarote is a little warmer than Sorrento in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lanzarote averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Sorrento fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lanzarote. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during autumn. Lanzarote gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In October, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLanzarote 23°C (73°F)Sorrento 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Winter?
Both Sorrento and Lanzarote during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sorrento for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Lanzarote is much warmer than Sorrento. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lanzarote in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Sorrento averages at about 8°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Lanzarote. In the winter, Lanzarote often gets more sunshine than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun.
Sorrento gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lanzarote usually gets less rain in January than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLanzarote 17°C (63°F)Sorrento 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Lanzarote or Sorrento in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lanzarote and Sorrento. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Lanzarote is generally much warmer than Sorrento. Daily temperatures in Lanzarote average around 20°C (68°F), and Sorrento fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Lanzarote, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lanzarote usually receives more sunshine than Sorrento during spring. Lanzarote gets 250 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lanzarote usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Lanzarote gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLanzarote 20°C (68°F)Sorrento 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sorrento and Lanzarote
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
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